Space Electronics Systems Engineer II

SEAKR Engineering•Centennial, CO

About The Position

SEAKR Engineering is seeking a Space Electronics Systems Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and integration of electronic subsystems for next-generation products. The engineer will collaborate with hardware, firmware, mechanical, power, and software teams to deliver reliable, radiation-tolerant electronics that meet project specifications. The role supports avionics, payload electronics, power-distribution units, and environmental control systems, from detailed design and component evaluation through prototyping, testing, integration, and documentation. The engineer will also help translate customer needs and technical requirements into engineering tasks, communicate progress, participate in design reviews, and contribute to the team’s knowledge base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
2–5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in the space or defense industry.
Solid knowledge of digital and analog electronics design, including mixed-signal and high-speed electronics.
Familiarity with Requirements Management Environment (RME) tools.
Basic understanding of radiation effects, including TID and SEE, and mitigation techniques.
Experience working with embedded microcontrollers or FPGA.
Experience executing electrical, EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, and functional test plans.
Ability to interpret test data for design feedback.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Strong teamwork and adaptability.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with RF processing system architecture and testing.
Knowledge of space-qualified microprocessors or FPGA families.
Understanding of system power calculations throughout a design cycle.
Awareness of space-qualifying standards, including NASA SP-3008, ECSS-E-ST-20C, MIL-STD-1553, and SpaceWire.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing detailed designs for avionics, payload electronics, power-distribution units, and environmental control systems based on high-level architecture.
Produce derived specifications and block diagrams, and support test planning.
Research and recommend commercial or radiation-hardened components under the guidance of senior engineers to meet mission specifications.
Participate in prototype build, assembly, and preparation for production-grade manufacturing.
Execute system-level electrical, functional, EMI/EMC, vibration, and thermal test plans.
Collect and analyze test data to support verification efforts and report findings.
Help maintain electronic interface control documents, including ICDs and EID.
Coordinate with hardware, power, software, and mechanical teams to resolve interface issues.
Assist in producing design specifications, test procedures, and operational manuals.
Contribute to the living knowledge base for future teams.
Translate customer needs and technical requirements into engineering tasks and communicate progress within the team.
Collaborate within cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and support peer engineers.